Hi Folks,
This is the first report for the spring of 2007. I hope everyone had a pleasant winter and also hope you like me are looking forward to an exciting spring fishing season. Water temps have risen to near 61 off the beach and in the lower to mid-sixties inshore. This is prior to the cold snap coming this weekend.
Now here's my report:
Inshore: Some redfish and black drum are biting dead shrimp in the waterway and creeks. A few trout are biting artificials and live shrimp at the jetties and up the creeks. A rare small flounder might hit anything, but the big boys have not come in yet. Look for redfish and black drum action to pick very soon.
Near shore: Bluefish have shown up at the nearshore reefs along with some gray trout. These can be caught using jigging spoons. Bottom fishing nearshore is producing some ring tail porgies and sea bass. The bonito should show up any day and since I did not fish today probably did today! We shall soon see.
Offshore: The king mackerel are being caught at the 69 degree water mark. This can be from 30-40 miles out with Frying Pan Tower being a hot spot.
Gulfstream: Wahoo!!! Lots of big wahoo are being caught as well as some yellowfin tuna.
While the Gulfstream is really hot right now, the inshore and near shore fishing is just beginning to come around. Look for great fishing just around the corner.
More soon….
Let's Go Fishing!!!
Capt. Rick Bennett
Rod-Man Charters
910-799-6120
